Hanoi: Preparations for the state funeral of President Tran Dai Quang, who died last week following prolonged illness, were underway in Vietnam on Monday, a day after Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh was named the Acting President.

Hanoi: Flash floods and landslides caused by heavy rain in Vietnam's northern and central regions since late last week have killed 15 people and left five missing, the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control said on Wednesday.

Hanoi: Flash floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall in Vietnam's northern and central regions over the past few days have killed 13 people and left three missing, the country's Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control said on Monday.

Vientiane: The Lao central bank has issued a notice warning the public to avoid falling victim to the use of cryptocurrency on account of the potential risks involved in its money laundering, funding of terrorism, its media reported on Monday.

Hanoi: At least 27 people have been killed in Vietnam's following heavy flooding and landslides caused by Typhoon Son Tinh that has also left seven missing and 26 injured, the government said on Tuesday.